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Primary Meanings oftrump
1. | vn | get the better of |
2. | nv | a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves |
Full Definitions oftrump
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vget the better of
- Types:
- outmaneuver, outmanoeuvre, outsmartdefeat by more skillful maneuvering
- outgeneralsurpass in generalship
na playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
“the ace of trumps is a sure winner”
- Synonyms:
- trump card
- Type of:
- playing cardone of a pack of cards that are used to play card games
n(card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand
“clubs were declared trumps”
“a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led”
- Type of:
- suitplaying card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color
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